MCP (Model Context Protocol) is Next.js 16's answer to one of the hardest problems in AI development: giving AI agents accurate, project-level context without overwhelming them.
The Problem MCP Solves
AI coding agents are powerful but context-blind. Without project-specific knowledge, they make assumptions, generate code that doesn't fit your architecture, or hallucinate APIs that don't exist.
How MCP Works
MCP provides a standardized way to expose your project's context—file structure, conventions, dependencies, and documentation—to AI agents. Instead of dumping everything into a massive prompt, MCP enables progressive context disclosure: the agent requests only what it needs, when it needs it.
